The Rangers are prepared for a tough battle from the Hurricanes as they face off in Game 3 on the Hurricanes’ home turf.

The New York Rangers are heading on the road for the next two games with the aim of seizing a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference Second Round best-of-7 series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

In Tuesday night’s game, Igor Shesterkin delivered an outstanding performance, turning away 54 of 57 shots. His stellar play paved the way for Vincent Trocheck’s thrilling double-overtime goal, securing a crucial victory for the Rangers. Shesterkin’s heroics included several crucial saves during the closing minutes of the third period and both overtime periods, highlighting his exceptional skill and resilience under pressure.

Coach Peter Laviolette praised goaltender Igor Shesterkin for his remarkable saves in overtime, emphasizing the importance of those crucial moments. Laviolette likened the series to a heavyweight boxing match, highlighting the intense back-and-forth nature of the competition. As the scene shifts from New York to Raleigh, Laviolette stressed the need for his team to remain resilient and strategic in finding opportunities to clinch victory.

Reflecting on Game 2, Laviolette noted the intense exchanges between the two teams, characterizing it as a closely contested battle rather than a one-sided victory. Despite moments of adversity, Laviolette commended his team for their ability to stay competitive and ultimately secure the win in double overtime.

Adding to Laviolette’s analogy, Game 2 witnessed heated moments including collisions involving both goaltenders and a significant near-miss hit attempt. Rangers captain Jacob Trouba narrowly missed a collision with Hurricanes forward Martin Necas, resulting in a dramatic airborne maneuver into the boards.